MFT Exam questions with correct answers

Child Abuse and Neglect - My Responsibility CORRECT ANSWER As a therapist I am a mandated reporter for suspected child abuse. Some states vary on historical abuse. Sometimes you will need to answer "refer to your state's guidelines." Child Abuse and Neglect - Good to know CORRECT ANSWER The exam could give you a scenario where a child has a bruise, which isn't enough to report. Pick the answer that says something about assessing further or finding out more. I am legally protected as a reporter, so a family cannot sue me. Know that a premature report, like a bruise, can harm relationship with the family. If you report, share it with the family which helps the relationship. Signs of Physical Abuse in Child CORRECT ANSWER Any kind of injury; Report of parent taking some kind of physical discipline with child (when a parent uses an object to discipline a child; in some states, open handed spanking is allowed) a child with consistent bruises in different places; when the story doesn't add up (the child says one thing and the parent another) Signs of Sexual Abuse CORRECT ANSWER Abrupt shift in the child's behavior; Child doesnt bathe, falls asleep in class, bed wetting or pooping for potty trained kids, falling asleep in class, apathy, sexual play by a child; inappropriate sexual language by a child; child gropping an adult. Psycho-education may be best here if there is no other behavior that reflects sexual abuse. CORRECT ANSWER Distinguish difference between childhood development; if a child is only master bating and not showing other signs, that is not necessarily a sign of sexual abuse.